The Safety Net

Since 2010, 85 rural hospitals in America have closed their doors. And while politicians in Washington debate the cost and role of healthcare in our country, the burden of caring for the underinsured falls directly on the safety net hospitals within our communities. Overworked, understaffed, and economically challenged, California's Community Regional Medical Center remains one of the busiest hospitals in America. Featuring interviews with doctors, patients, and hospital staff, this eye-opening film explores the roots of the current healthcare problems, and how one hospital is operating to meet the demands of a diverse community.